Dancing with Myself

Dancing with Myself

Dancing with Myself -a 1980s pop culture podcast that will transport you back in time to the neon-soaked, shoulder-padded, and totally tubular world of the 1980s. With a deep love for the era, Heather's infectious enthusiasm and encyclopedic knowledge of '80s music, movies, fashion, and trends make her the perfect guide to all things retro. As a child of the '80s herself, Heather has a personal connection to this remarkable decade. Her passion for the music of icons like Michael Jackson and Madonna, her admiration for cinematic classics like "E.T." and "The Breakfast Club," and her unapologetic love for jelly shoes are what fuel this podcast! Whether you're an '80s aficionado or a curious newcomer, Dancing with Myself podcast promises to be your go-to destination for everything you need to know about the most iconic decade in pop culture history. So, tune in, grab your scrunchie, and get ready to relive the magic of the 1980s with Heather as your delightful host!

Episodes

DWM29: The Smurfs, Skateboarding and the Moonwalk

November 9, 2023 • 7 mins
More than three decades since it's introduction, the Moonwalk remains an enduring symbol of Michael Jackon's artistic genius. Dancing with Myself explores the cultural impact of skateboarding in the 1980s and also The Smurfs, a Belgian cartoon with worldwide appeal.

Hosted by Heather
Email: Dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com
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DWM28: He-Man, Howard the Duck, and Oliver North

November 7, 2023 • 10 mins
In episode 28, Dancing with Myself discusses Oliver North's controversial legacy. Howard the Duck, a comic book movie with a cult following, and He-Man!

Host Heather
email: dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com
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DWM 27: Corey Feldman, Mall Food Courts, and Richard Pryor's Fire Incident

November 4, 2023 • 8 mins
Episode 27 covers Corey Feldman, one of the most iconic actors of the 1980s. Dancing with Myself also discusses the history of the mall food court and it's role in suburban life as well as Richard Pryor's fire incident which transformed his comedy career.

Host Heather
Dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com
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DWM26: Big, Artificial Heart Transplants, and Royal wedding

November 1, 2023 • 10 mins
Episode 26 covers the movie hit Big starring Tom Hanks. Dancing with Myself also discusses the cultural phenomenon of Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding along with the historic first artificial heart transplant.

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DWM25: Glow Worm, Perms, and Vanessa Williams Scandal

October 30, 2023 • 9 mins
Big hair don't care! This week Dancing with Myself dives into one of the most iconic hairstyles of the 1980s: perms! We also cover a popular toy for kids as well as a scandal that rocked the Miss America pageant.

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DWM24: Baby Jessica, Atari and Crystal Light

October 27, 2023 • 8 mins
DWM episode 24 discusses the Atari and how it changed video gaming forever. Baby Jessica made headlines in 1987 when she fell into a well. Crystal Light was a popular drink powder mix that revolutionized the beverage industry!

Host Heather
email: dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com
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DWM23: Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Boy George and Wrestling

October 25, 2023 • 6 mins
Dancing with myself episode 23 dives into the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the creativity of Boy George and wrestling!

Host Heather
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DWM22: Chernobyl, Garfield, and Mix Tapes

October 23, 2023 • 9 mins
"I hate Mondays!" Yeah, Garfield, so do we! Dancing with Myself dives into the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, the memories behind mixed tapes, and everyone's favorite lasagna eating cat!

Host: Heather
email: dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com
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DWM21: Jellies, Tina Turner and Dirty Dancing

October 20, 2023 • 7 mins
Episode 21 discusses a 1980s fashion favorite jelly shoes! Heather also covers Tina Turner's career comeback and a legendary film...Dirty Dancing!

Host: Heather
email: dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com
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DWM20: John Hughes, Lawn Darts and Shoulder Pads

January 29, 2023 • 6 mins
Dancing with Myself takes you back to the days when shoulder pads ruled the boardroom, our parents trusted us with lawn darts and John Hughes films ruled!

Hosted by Heather
email: dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com
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DWM19: Blade Runner, Yo-Yos, and the Swatch

January 12, 2023 • 8 mins
Episode 19 reflects on the cult classic Blade Runner, the popularity of the yo-yo and how telling time in the 1980s was hip!

Hosted by Heather
email: dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com
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DWM18: Comebacks, Spielberg and MBA's

January 6, 2023 • 6 mins
On this mini trip down nostalgia lane, Dancing with Myself covers the 1980s comeback! Many artists, actors and musicians had major career revitalizations throughout the decade. Spielberg emerges as the hot film director of the decade and if you want to succeed in business-you need an MBA!

Host Heather
email: dancingwithmyselfpodcast@gmail.com
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DWM17: Rambo, Marvel and Care Bears

January 3, 2023 • 5 mins
The movie Rambo, Michael Jackson wanted to play which super hero and the Care Bears got their start as part of a greeting card?
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DWM16: Vietnam Wall, Post Punk Era and Mike Tyson

February 9, 2022 • 5 mins
Episode 16 of Dancing with Myself checks out the history of the Vietnam Wall, the post punk era of music and Mike Tyson who had the world of boxing quaking in the 80s.
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DWM15: Prom Looks, Weird Al and Halloween Scare

September 15, 2021 • 5 mins
Dancing with Myself checks into the hoop skirt prom craze of the early 1980s as well as parody satirist Weird Al.
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DWM 14: Country Music TV, Reagan/Bush Reelection & Giorgio Beverly Hills

September 12, 2021 • 5 mins
Dancing with Myself brings you the perfume that was all the rage in the 1980s as well as Reagan's land slide reelection in 1984. Country Music TV ushered in two stations for artists like Randy Travis and EmmyLou Harris.

Host: Heather
Email: dancingwithmyselfpod@gmail.com
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DWM13: 80s art scene, Yuppies and Sally Ride

August 30, 2021 • 4 mins
Dancing with Myself episode 13 dives into the New York City art scene to discuss Keith Haring and other post modernist artists, explores the Young Upward Professionals who earned the monicker "yuppies" and the first American woman in space, Sally Ride.
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DWM12: Broadway, Cocaine & Golf's Popularity

August 23, 2021 • 5 mins
In the 1980s, Broadway had a facelift. Rising production costs and demand saw live theater shows evolve, Tom Watson increased golf's popularity and cocaine is the glamour drug of yuppies.
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DWM11: Facts of Life, Rock Music, and Dungeons & Dragons

August 20, 2021 • 5 mins
Dancing with Myself episode 11 takes a look at the spectrum of rock music in the 1980s. From hair metal to blues rock, music from the 80s was inclusive to all genres. Dungeons and Dragons was a game that caught on with nerdy kids and The Facts of Life was an important TV Show with moral lessons.
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DWM10: Jerry Falwell and Cabbage Patch Kids Craze

August 19, 2021 • 9 mins
Dancing with Myself takes a look at the marriage of religion and politics, the toy craze that swept the early 1980s and a movie with an anti-hero that showcases the trauma of war.
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